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November 23, 2018

Two policies are included in the November UW System Administrative Policy (SYS) standard institutional policy distribution schedule: SYS 1, Development, Revision, and Approval of UW System Administrative Policies & Procedures (Technical Change – Deadline: Monday, December 3) SYS 3, Development, Revision, and Approval of Finance and General Administration Policies & Procedures (Deadline: Friday, December 7) […]

November 8, 2018

On November 5, 2018, SYS 310, Banking, and SYS 312, Official Functions, were approved by President Cross. SYS 310, Banking defines the establishment and monitoring procedures of UW System institutions’ bank accounts with public depositories. The policy reflects the following revisions: Technical revisions were made to bring the policy up-to-date and clarify definitions and procedures. […]

November 2, 2018

A proposal to repeal and remove five Regent Policy Documents related to trust funds has been posted for review and feedback: RPD 31-2, “Management and Administration of Trust Funds” RPD 31-3, “Transfer of Securities” RPD 31-10, “Proxy Voting” RPD 31-13, “Social Responsibility and Investment Considerations” RPD 31-16, “Sudan Divestment” This link includes an executive summary […]

October 26, 2018

The Office of Academic and Student Affairs seeks review and comment of recommended modifications to four policies. Three policies present technical modifications, necessitated by the UW System Restructuring Initiative and accreditation requirements. One policy presents substantive modifications, necessitated by campus requests for a consistent process to review academic degree programs. Recommended modifications for each policy […]

October 24, 2018

The following draft Regent Policy Document proposals have been posted for review and feedback: RPDs 1-1 (UW System Mission) and 1-2 (Approval of Mission Statements):  Recommendation to consolidate RPDs 1-1 and 1-2 into a singular policy and articulate principles to guide revisions to institutional mission statements. RPD 2-1 (Emeritus Status):  This is essentially a new […]

September 21, 2018

The following DRAFT UW System Administrative policies have been posted and are proposed for review and feedback: SYS 310-Banking: This policy has not been revised since 1997 and revisions reflect bringing the policy up-to-date and clarifying policy items. SYS 805-Tuition and Fee Policies for Credit Instruction Policies: This policy has been revised to reflect revisions […]

September 17, 2018

On September 11, 2018, revisions to SYS 170: Lawton Undergraduate Minority Retention Grant Program, were approved by President Cross. The policy defines and establishes systemwide requirements for university financial assistance to statutorily designated minority undergraduate students. The policy reflects revisions to outdated terms, funding allocations, and credit requirements. Language was added to describe the intent […]

August 15, 2018

The following DRAFT UW System Administrative policy has been posted and is proposed for review and feedback: SYS 312-Official Functions. The DRAFT policy provides general parameters for holding and funding UW System official functions. The policy is available at the above link for review and feedback. This policy is open for comments and feedback through […]

August 10, 2018

On August 6, 2018, SYS 240: Relocation (Household Moves) and Temporary or Indefinite Work Assignments, was approved by President Cross. The policy defines and establishes systemwide requirements for the procurement and payment of employee household relocations and costs associated with temporary and indefinite work assignments. With new IRS regulations that became effective January 1, 2018, all relocation expenses […]

July 23, 2018

On July 20, 2018, SYS 323: Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Inventory was approved by President Cross. This policy provides guidance and establishes requirements for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventories controlled by the facilities management units and auxiliary units at UW Institutions. Effectively managing MRO inventory helps institutions: Have the right parts, at the right place, at […]